@GerdaReith

Sociologist of gambling, addiction and consumption. Mum of 3.

 U.K
gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/research/sociology/projects/understandinggambling/
Joined December 2013
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It was excellent to hear from experts today involved in this thorough report on gambling harm, including @GerdaReith and @shwardle from @UofGlasgow
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Heather Wardle@shwardle3 Dec 2024
"WHO acknowledges the need for Member States to closely monitor and effectively regulate gambling operations, products and activities" From the WHO Factsheet on Gambling: who.int/news-room/fact-sheet… @GlaGamRes @UofGSocSci @TheLancetPH

Gambling

WHO fact sheet on gambling, including key facts, scope of the problem, symptoms, prevention, treatment and WHO response.

who.int
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Are you a gambling researcher based in a low- or middle-income country? Would you like to present your research at CAGR 2025, hosted by @GlaGamRes @UofGlasgow? Apply now for a full bursary! Deadline 20th Dec, 12pm GMT. Full details and link to form: tinyurl.com/cagr2025
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Interesting piece drawing on our Lancet Public Health Commission. theguardian.com/commentisfre… @TheLancetPH @UofGSocSci @GlaGamRes @NDARCNEWS @GerdaReith

The Guardian view on gambling: a public health approach is a good bet | Editorial

Editorial: The industry points the finger at individuals. But addiction is a social problem that requires prevention as well as cure

theguardian.com
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With the launch of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, our @GlaGamRes experts have created guidance to encourage less stigmatising reporting on #gambling. ‘Words Matter’ was developed with journalists, policymakers and people with lived experience. tinyurl.com/4368s27r
Works matter graphic with the title Words Matter A language guide for respectful reporting on gambling. With a circle highlighted with 8 different images in different colours. On the side is each section described. Below in the Glasgow Research Glasgow and the University of Glasgow logos.

ALT Works matter graphic with the title Words Matter A language guide for respectful reporting on gambling. With a circle highlighted with 8 different images in different colours. On the side is each section described. Below in the Glasgow Research Glasgow and the University of Glasgow logos.

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Our new global review of gambling cited in this article along with the new gambling survey for Great Britain - it’s been a busy month! @NDARCNEWS @TheLancetPH @GlaGamRes @UofGSocSci theguardian.com/society/arti… thelancet.com/journals/lanpu…

Call to ban gambling sponsors from UK sport as hidden harms are revealed

Eleven Premier League teams start season with major bookmaker backing as industry watchdog report says stats can ‘mask’ scale of problem betting

theguardian.com
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Join us for a fantastic historical sociology conference in Prague this December! Plenary speakers include Prof. Vilna Bashi @vtreitler, Prof.@GerdaReith, Prof. John M. Hobson and Prof. Helmut Kuzmics The CfP is now open and more details available at: socialfigurations2024.cz
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A fantastic opportunity for a history post doc to work with our fantastic Wellcome Trust funded Kicking the Habit team at the University of Glasgow, with me, @alexnmold & @drannagreenwood. jobs.ac.uk/job/DHP980/resear… @UofGHistory @GlaGamRes @UofGSocSci Please share!
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A great opportunity with a wonderful team….
John Holmes@JHolmesSheff25 Jan 2024
***Job opportunity*** Join @SARG_SCHARR at @sheffielduni as a Research Associate in Alcohol and Public Health in the new @NIHRresearch Policy Research Unit in Addictions. Great opportunity if you're keen on research that directly influences policy jobs.ac.uk/job/DFM429/resear…
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The end of a brilliant 2 day workshop, finalising the recommendations for The Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling- coming in 2024! Thanks to @TheLancetPH for hosting and our amazing commissioners for flying in to make it happen. @GlaGamRes @UofGSocSci
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Gerda Reith retweeted
OOIR@ObserveIR22 Dec 2023
Trending in #Sociology: ooir.org/index.php?field=Soc… 1) James O’Brien, How They Broke Britain 2) The recent strike wave in the UK & the problem with official statistics (@bjsociology) 3) Young People Confront Gambling Harms in Malawi (@socresonline) 4a) Gender compositions of occupations and firms jointly shape switches from gender-atypical towards more gender-typical positions (@EuroSocieties1) 4b) Radicalisation studies: An emerging interdisciplinary field (@bjsociology)
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This promises to be an excellent session - with the brilliant @DariaUkhova @GlaGamRes @UofGSPS @UofGSocSci
Strathclyde Feminism@strath_fem7 Nov 2023
Next @strath_fem and gender subtheme seminar is on 6 Dec 3pm TL565, and we're delighted @DariaUkhova from @UofGSociology will join us to speak about #gender as a silenced topic in #gambling #harmreduction debates across Europe. Pls register via link below eventbrite.com/e/75377358608…
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Cost of living crisis set to 'cut lives short' and widen the gap between richest and poorest in Scotland and the UK – Coverage from @guardian of this study co-authored by @gerrymccartney1 @UofGSPS @UofGlasgow and published in @BMJPublicHealth. Read more: tinyurl.com/c643zr4u.
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Check out our co-convenor @Tunde_ac speaking about the #gambling industry in #Africa on @sheffieldlive_ youtu.be/2v9_-C0fzYk?si=aJls…
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Gerda Reith retweeted
Heather Wardle@shwardle1 Aug 2023
Really delighted to be part of the new NIHR Addictions Policy Research Unit, leading on gambling with @GerdaReith and getting to work collaboratively with a wide range of leading scholars on addiction research and policy. @GlaGamRes
University of Glasgow
@UofGlasgow1 Aug 2023
The @NIHRresearch has announced new Policy Research Units – and for the first time #gambling is included, following @GlaGamRes recommendations. The Addictions Policy Research Unit will be led by @KingsCollegeLon, @sheffielduni and UofG. Read more ➡️ gla.ac/3DJzILz
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Excellent input from everyone at the @CommonsCMS committee today. Here's @WillProchaska on how the framing of the debate is crucial. "Individual responsibility was used by the tobacco & fossil fuel industries to great effect & now the gambling industry is running with it"
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We’re holding a ‘gambling harms’ inquiry at the Commons Culture & Media Select Committee. We’re speaking to expert witnesses. Some of the testimony can be heartbreaking.
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And what a great week it has been. So good to finally see our colleagues in person after so long. Here with @VirveMarionneau and @shwardle and @CLjeSuppose
Gerda Reith@GerdaReith27 Jun 2023
Great to be at the @WHO 4th Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours with the @TheLancetPH on Gambling Commissioners!
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Another day at the WHO forum on drugs, alcohol and addictive behaviours, & another Lancet Public Health Commission on Gambling Commissioner giving a great plenary - Kristiana Ciste on gaming and gambling disorder in Indonesia.
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Our @GerdaReith giving a plenary talk on the Commercial Determinants of Gambling Harm, at the WHO’s 4th meeting on alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviours. @UofGSPS @UofGSocSci @UofGSociology @UofGlasgow
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